DESCRIPTION: Oil on canvas titled Child with Cat as well as ‘Julie Manet’, 1887 by Pierre-Auguste Renoir . The painting was initially owned by the model, Julie Manet and later part of the family collection.
For many years Renoir was a close friend of the artist Berthe Morisot and her husband, Eugène Manet. Eugène was the brother of the painter, Édouard Manet. Recognising Renoir’s talent, the Manet’s asked Renoir to paint a portrait of their daughter Julie Manet.
**Crop may be different than pictured depending on size selected
**Dimensions are approximate
Child (Julie Manet) with Cat by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Heavy-weight professional media
Coated for water-resistance
Acid free to prevent yellowing
Crop may be different than pictured depending on size selected
Dimensions are approximateThe quality of historic images are subject to the capabilities of the original photographer, the wearing of time and the limitations of period technology. As history affords no retakes, we appreciate what has been left to us. Please note that we do not computer enhance or alter the original image in any way, as we feel its eccentricities contribute to its historic character. Thank you for taking this into consideration before making your purchase.